Lot number 1484 - Auction 147
MONUMENTALE IKONE MIT DER ERHÖHUNG DES WAHREN KREUZES AUS EINER KIRCHEN-IKONOSTASE

A LARGE AND VERY FINE ICON SHOWING THE EXALTATION OF THE TRUE CROSS FROM A CHURCH ICONOSTASIS Russian, Yaroslavl, late 18th century Tempera on wood panel. Executed in great detail. The figures portrayed with elongated proportions, the background showing an elegant building, painted with bright colours and gold for highlighting the details. Vertical crack minimally restored. 81.5 x 53.8 cm.